Donald Harrison Dayton Phone: (315) 491-4841 e-mail: donald.dayton@ddayton.com
Post Office Box 1092, Syracuse, NY 13201
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Summary
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Dedicated professional
well known for positive results in facilities operations, maintenance, repair
and construction trades. Supervisory and management skills with competencies
including certified HVAC, plumbing, electrical, hot water and steam boilers. Very
good analysis and troubleshooting skills. Attention to detail; focused on customer
satisfaction.
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Consistent record of
decisive action resulting in million-dollar
savings, while managing the most restrictive budgetary constraints.
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Resourceful in
assisting management teams with multi-million dollar construction and
renovation projects. Experienced in securing favorable results on warranty and
contract enforcement, asset protection, compliance and quality assurance.
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Transformed faltering
maintenance departments into functional teams, building on the strengths of
staff. Restructuring of work areas and parts storage improved work-flow. Strategic
outsourcing, implementation of preventative maintenance, significantly
increased capacity while reducing staffing levels.
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Motivated, organized, and
focused. Extensive background in design, installation, operation, troubleshooting
and repair. Hands-on style of leadership in a
broad range of settings.
P Streamlining
of maintenance operations
P Leading teams of skilled tradesmen
P 5-S
and Project management
Donald
Harrison Dayton Phone
(315) 491-4841 e-mail:
donald.dayton@ddayton.com
Post Office Box 1092, Syracuse, NY 13201
Career Highlights:
2001-2004 Hotel
500+Room Full-Service Hotel, Banquet
and Convention Facility
2000-2001 Engineer
I -With Specialty
1977-1983 Operating
Engineer
Directed maintenance operations of 750,000 square-foot hotel complex involving hundreds of pieces of equipment and multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, unionized, hospitality environment with 24-hour (departmental) staffing proportional to revenues.
w In-house repair and de-scaling of two cast iron sectional steam boilers
seriously plugged with scale. Both had cracked sections. Saved $30,000.
w Replacement of two non-operational sewage-pump systems and repair of
damaged drainage check valves alleviated catastrophic flooding problems.
w Repair of several open sewer drains, targeted housekeeping operations and
strategic pest control application eliminated uncontrollable pest population.
1984-1993 Syracuse Housing Authority,
3500-unit
Public Housing Authority Maintenance Mechanic I
w Developed water treatment program for 23 newly commissioned industrial
boilers showing rapid scale and corrosion buildup. $100,000’s in savings.
w Identified improper installation of radiator control valves on two major
renovation projects. Saved $6,000 first heating season.
w Redesigned a burner component on twelve new commercial boilers resulting
in annual savings of $12 thousand.
Education:
1977-2014 - Leadership Skills, CPR and First Aid, HVAC Universal Technician
1972-1987 - Industrial Boiler, HVAC, Energy management system design, operation
- High School, Majors: NY State Regents Math (2
years), Shop (4 years)
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Donald
Harrison Dayton Phone (315) 491-4841 e-mail: donald.dayton@ddayton.com
Post Office Box
1092, Syracuse, NY 13201
Additional
Work References
8/16 – 4/17 Candlewood
Suites Hotel,
97-Suite extended-stay
type hotel (Tramz
Hotels)
Transitioning from pre-renovation phase,
through post-renovation operational maintenance, I was instrumental in securing
much-needed infrastructure upgrades in plumbing, HVAC and Engineering Shop.
212-Unit Apartment Complex (
Synchronized
operation of boilers on heating system to achieve consistent output and satisfy
load demands. Diagnosed, repaired, replaced or adjusted
components of One-pipe Steam heating systems to maintain proper function and to
restore system integrity. Improper piping of replacement heating coils
necessitated re-piping of convectors to facilitate proper steam and condensate
flow within the units and to eliminate noise. Repaired, re-packed or replaced
radiator valves and air vents to eliminate leaks and reduce unnecessary steam
loss, increasing operational efficiency. Replacement of outdated
galvanized water piping, Repair/Replacement of Domestic Hot Water Re-circulation
piping in several buildings. Prompt and courteous response to other
maintenance work requests: repairing or replacing plumbing fixtures, vanity/lav tops, clearing drains, electrical, locksmith, and other
needs including grounds upkeep, to maintain curb appeal.
11/13 to 2/14 Embassy Suites Hotel,
215-Room Full-Service (Remington Hotels)
Engaged as a
member of the management team and charged with addressing a multitude of deferred-maintenance
repair issues, this facility and its Engineering Department (found to be in a
classic S.T.A.R.S. Turn-Around situation) was in need of major overhaul in
almost every area of Physical Plant. Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised
department associates attending to daily operational needs, preventative
maintenance, and repair requests; re-vamped Guest Rooms PM program and
implemented accountability measures; re-organized parts storage, cataloged
parts inventory, sourced parts and materials for best price/service; and
tackled a laundry list of EcoShure, QA and Building
Codes deficiencies; Equipment PM/repair.
2008 to 2013 Brookwood
On The Green,
340-Unit Apartment Complex
(S&N Auerbach: Owners)
Reduced volume of heating complaints by 80% first heating season… all
within a 40-hour work-week. Evaluated boilers
and equipment in 34 buildings; prioritized and performed all work in-house. Corrected many deficiencies in pumps, piping, controls, wiring and
safety devices. Upgraded numerous boilers with
electronic pilot / gas valve retrofit. Replaced a
number of marginally functional (original, 40 year old) boilers, and a couple
improperly installed or poorly maintained units. Planned-replacement of
outdated zone valves with easy-to-service, valves with pop-top actuators.
Replaced several water main shutoffs and rusted-out, near-meter galvanized piping.
Re-established previously abandoned domestic hot water re-circulation in
several buildings. Replaced worn out, leaking tub/shower valves with easy to
service, single handle anti-scald fixtures. Organized / maintained parts
inventory for the maintenance department in addition to HVAC and plumbing parts.
2006 to 2008 Fairfield Inn / Quality Inn,
135-Room Gen-1
As a hands-on, working supervisor, developed standards of productivity
consistent with leadership’s goals. Adapted guest
rooms Preventative Maintenance checklist to track 120 items on a single page. Redesigned life-safety device inspection checklists to accurately
reflect device locations. Implemented daily work
report to track productivity. Re-vamped storage areas,
doubling capacity and reducing disarray. Performed many jobs normally
out-sourced by comparably sized properties. Sourced used VingCard
1050 locks and parts; cleaned and re-pinned code blocks: saved thousands of
dollars in replacement parts and repair, while improving guest security.